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Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,201/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 16 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$571K	$563K	$517K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	11.8x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.2x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	49%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,600

Out-of-state: $132,800 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,600

-86% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,477

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,969

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Alabama's Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies program produces graduates earning $41,201/yr — within striking distance of the $40,770 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,477 represents roughly 7 months of the $41,201 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #6 of 16 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs, The University of Alabama scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $41,201 to $58,969 over five years — a 43% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Alabama

A 76% acceptance rate means The University of Alabama is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 32,323 students in Tuscaloosa, AL.

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Top Career Paths

Personal financial advisors $102,140/yr

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at The University of Alabama?

A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $517,006 in decade earnings vs $571,044 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →